Me


Tell me what you see
when you first look at me.

Do you notice my faraway eyes
or is it my occasional smile?
My blond hair, hanging loosely over my shoulders;
My shortness makes me appear
barely 15, not any older.

But, inside I’m…

a young
teen
desperately seeking her dream

cautious and aware
but more than a little scared

afraid to face her given
destiny
unsure of where she’ll spend
eternity

lost and
confused
tossed around and
used
nothing but an empty soul without you.